This is an interesting book, full of interesting facts and information.
It's well researched, informative and entertaining. NetGalley, Anna Maria Giacomasso

This is an interesting book, full of interesting facts and information.
It's well researched, informative and entertaining.NetGalley, Anna Maria Giacomasso

Published ahead of the 200th anniversary of his great discovery in January 2020, the 'definitive' biography of the exploits of Edward Bransfield, the first man to find and chart the Antarctic mainland, and one of Britain's great maritime explorers (although he was born in Ireland). The Bookseller 10/5/19

Published ahead of the 200th anniversary of his great discovery in January 2020, the 'definitive' biography of the exploits of Edward Bransfield, the first man to find and chart the Antarctic mainland, and one of Britain's great maritime explorers (although he was born in Ireland).The Bookseller 10/5/19

As featured in The Bookseller 10/5/19

As featured inThe Bookseller 10/5/19

It is not a huge book but is nicely presented with decent quality paper (a pet peeve of mine on some prints) so it makes a pleasant light read and the author shows considerable mastery of his obvious interests. I found it both fascinating and readable any would recommend it to anyone with an interest in some of the more common disasters that could affect seafarers in those far off times.
Read the full review [link=https://modelshipworld.com/topic/20700-crusoe-castaways-and-shipwrecks-in-the-perilous-age-of-sail/]here[/link] Model Ship World

It is not a huge book but is nicely presented with decent quality paper (a pet peeve of mine on some prints) so it makes a pleasant light read and the author shows considerable mastery of his obvious interests. I found it both fascinating and readable any would recommend it to anyone with an interest in some of the more common disasters that could affect seafarers in those far off times.
Read the full review [link=https://modelshipworld.com/topic/20700-crusoe-castaways-and-shipwrecks-in-the-perilous-age-of-sail/]here[/link]Model Ship World

A well researched, entertaining and interesting book that can be read as a novel.
It's full of interesting explanations and gives you a clear idea of the Tapestry.
Recommended! NetGalley, Anna Maria Giacomasso

A well researched, entertaining and interesting book that can be read as a novel.
It's full of interesting explanations and gives you a clear idea of the Tapestry.
Recommended!NetGalley, Anna Maria Giacomasso

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